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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Pages 58 - 125).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was one of the side jobs Smarsh's mother used to do to make extra money?
(a) Sell pastries.
(b) Sell cosmetics door to door.
(c) Sew clothes.
(d) Cut people's hair.

2. How does Nick lose his pole barn in Chapter 2?
(a) It is struck by lightening.
(b) It is destroyed in a tornado.
(c) It burns when he and his father try to burn off some grass nearby.
(d) It is destroyed by a hurricane.

3. What poplar concert series meant to provide assistance to farms did Arnie say he never saw a dime from?
(a) Farm Aid.
(b) Wheat Aid.
(c) Rural Aid.
(d) Band Aid.

4. What is the name Smarsh comes up with for her unconceived, unborn daughter?
(a) August.
(b) Arnie.
(c) Jennifer.
(d) Betty.

5. What does Smarsh say her mother's true nature was?
(a) Severe serenity.
(b) Confusion.
(c) Anger.
(d) Despair.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of toy did Jeannie have as a child that she was heartbroken to lose?

2. Smarsh says the American economy is less like a dream than it is like which of the following?

3. What rare ailment did Betty have in Chapter 2?

4. What did Jeannie have a knack for as far as home decorating?

5. Who was married to Dorothy, Smarsh's great-grandmother?

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